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The OFFICE FOR THE ARTS AT HARVARD, established in 1973, supports student engagement in the arts and serves the University in its commitment to the arts. Through its programs and services, the OFA fosters student art-making, connects students to accomplished artists, integrates the arts into university life, and partners with local, national, and international constituencies. By supporting the development of students as artists and cultural...

The OFFICE FOR THE ARTS AT HARVARD, established in 1973, supports student engagement in the arts and serves the University in its commitment to the arts. Through its programs and services, the OFA fosters student art-making, connects students to accomplished artists, integrates the arts into university life, and partners with local, national, and international constituencies. By supporting the development of students as artists and cultural stewards, the OFA works to enrich society and shape communities in which the arts are a vital part of life.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Arts First: A Celebration of the Arts at Harvard

ARTS FIRST is Harvard's annual showcase of student and faculty creativity. Produced by the OFA, with support from the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, the festival is a public event with many free performances and activities for Harvard and community members of all ages. There are 100 free events and 11 venues. Choose whatever...

Bat Boy: The Musical

Harvard University’s production of the cult hit musical comedy will debut new material by the show’s original writers! Hope Falls, West Virginia is a tranquil farming town like any other – until half-bat, half-boy Edgar appears. The Parker family decides to civilize him, but the rest of the townsfolk aren’t so amenable...

Harvard ARTS FIRST Festival

Harvard University’s 22nd annual ARTS FIRST festival, showcasing student and faculty creativity, will feature more than 200 music, theater, dance, film, visual arts and multidisciplinary events at indoor and outdoor venues. All events are open to the public, most free of charge.

Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony Honoring Margaret Atwood

The 2014 Harvard Arts Medal ceremony honors author, poet and environmental activist Margaret Atwood AM ‘62, and features a conversation with Atwood moderated by actor John Lithgow ’67; presentation of the Arts Medal by Harvard University President Drew Gilpin...

Next to Normal

They’re the perfect loving family. Or at least they want to be. But failed by years of traditional treatment and trampled by waves of depression, drugs, and haunting memories, matriarch Diana Goodman chooses to find her own way to normalcy. If time and...

Transcendent Masterworks

A German Requiem established Brahms as a major composer, linking two of the most important passions of his lifelong career vocal and symphonic music. The beauty of this Requiem is surpassed only by its power. Steven Karidoyanes, conducting.

The Piper: A Workshop Production

When a merry and mysterious stranger appears and offers to rid the otherwise rich and idyllic town of Hamelin of a relentless rat plague for just a hatful of gold, the delighted villagers accept. However, the deal is smothered by petty politics and unrequited love, and the Piper never gets paid. But if you don't pay the Piper, can you call the...